The AVB Community Band is looking forward to sharing musical favorites of the holiday season when it takes to the stage of the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Dec. 12, for an evening titled “We Believe in Glad Tidings.”

The 75-member all-volunteer band (AVB) is directed by Mike Ajango and assistant director Paul Oleksy. Two outstanding vocalists will be joining the AVB Community Band in its celebration of the season.

Selections for the evening include “A Christmas Celebration,” “Christmas on Broadway,” “Ode to Greensleeves,” “O Holy Night” and “Stars and Stripes for Christmas.” Following intermission, the percussion section and a single flute will be featured in “Patapan,” a moving and rousing arrangement of the classical French Christmas carol. Other selections include “Ukrainian Bell Carol,” “All is Calm,” “Moonlight Sleighride,” “Away in a Manger,” “I Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “Santa Comes to Dixieland.” The concert concludes with a traditional  “Holiday Sing-a-long.”

Please note: The AVB Community Band will once again host its annual Christmas collection of canned and dry goods for Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay in the Weidner Center lobby prior to the concert.